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The Dam paddling trip.

Jul 11
Sat 9:00 AM
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Estimated attendance
 16  people attended.
5.00 5.002

Who organized?
Wayne Argabright

This will be an introductory paddling trip on the new Wateree river Blue way section, directly below the Wateree Dam. the section is about 7 miles long, all down stream. Along the way we will be stopping at one of the islands for a lunch/swim break. this is a family friendly event and an easy paddle trip, with only a few riffles to navigate. The Water is also surprisingly clear on this section of the Wateree.

Agenda: Meet at the Highway 1 Boat ramp at 9:00 AM sharp. Its just outside of Camden on the Wateree river, coming from the east the turn off is directly after you cross the river on your left. From there we will consolidate vehicles and gear and head to the launch point below the Wateree Dam. The trip should take only about 4 or 5 hours tops, and thats including goofing around time.

PFDs are REQUIRED for everyone. Also it should go with out saying but if you cant swim dont go....
Nice things to bring, lunch, water, sun screen, squirt gun, camera and TP just in case!!

Last time we did this trip we had a couple of Bald Eagles accompany us for awhile, unfortunately I didn't get any really good shots of them with my camera that time, perhaps this time I will.

This stretch of river is sutible for all kinds of non-inflatable boats so bring what you got!!!

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Talk about this Meetup

  • Julie JP
    Posted Jul 19, 2009 9:15 AM
    Julie JP
    Hey guys, would love for you to do this one again sometime. My hubby and I just did the river yesterday and it was an awesome experience. It got a little scary on the rapids (got stuck on a rock) but we are newbies so having someone there with experience would have helped a lot!
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Steve
    Posted Jun 29, 2009 7:04 AM
    Steve
    Lol, they are invited also. Right now, I'm not sure if i'm going to post this at all on any of the cola sites. but as of right now I have 3 people verbally signed up.
  • Wayne Argabright
    Posted Jun 22, 2009 11:07 AM
    Wayne Argabright
    Organizer
    Steve what about the pepsi crowd?
  • Wayne Argabright
    Posted Jun 17, 2009 9:42 AM
    Wayne Argabright
    Organizer
    I might have to drag out the "Plastic Kruger" so my wife & daughter can come on this one.
  • Wayne Argabright
    Posted Jun 17, 2009 9:36 AM
    Wayne Argabright
    Organizer
    you know we ought to bring some kind of portable grill so we could cook hamburgers and hot dogs, or would that be pushing it? *L*

Who attended?

  • 16 attendees
    • Steve (+8 guests)
      “ Great trip. The Wateree is always a lot of fun. ”
    • Wayne Argabright (+5 guests)